JOHANNESBURG - Initiation ceremonies in South Africa have led to the deaths of 60 young men and the hospitalization of hundreds since May, sparking concern from officials about regulations surrounding ...

JOHANNESBURG — At least 41 young men have died as a result of circumcision procedures as part of traditional initiation activities in South Africa in November and December, authorities said Tuesday.

The Congress of Traditional Leaders (Contralesa) urges initiation school owners to respect the law to avoid unnecessary deaths. Chief Mathupa Mokoena, president of Contralesa, who is also a senior ...

JOHANNESBURG — At least 41 young men have died as a result of circumcision procedures as part of traditional initiation activities in South Africa in November and December, authorities said Tuesday.

Naked, covered in white clay mud, and with his penis wrapped in leaves, Abongile Maqegu, 20, sits in a hut in South Africa recovering from his circumcision—a traditional ritual that can prove fatal.

More than 40 young men have died in South Africa over two months following circumcision procedures linked to traditional initiation activities, the Associated Press reported. Traditional initiation is ...

Traditional leaders marched to the Premier's office over initiation schools approved in disputed territories without proper consultation or consent.

At least 41 young men have died as a result of circumcision procedures as part of traditional initiation activities in South Africa in November and December, authorities said Tuesday. Traditional ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. At least 48 boys died during recent traditional circumcision ceremonies in South Africa, with dehydration and ...